🍥 Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon roll is a soft, sweet pastry made from yeast dough rolled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and baked until golden, usually topped with icing or glaze. It’s a classic treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Main Ingredients
- Dough: flour, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, yeast
- Filling: cinnamon, brown sugar, butter
- Topping: powdered sugar glaze, cream cheese frosting, or icing
Optional: nuts or raisins
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls
- Prepare the dough
Mix flour, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth and let rise until doubled. - Roll and fill
Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly. - Roll and cut
Roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into individual rolls about 1–2 inches thick. - Second rise
Place rolls in a greased pan and let them rise for 20–30 minutes. - Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. - Add frosting or glaze
Drizzle or spread on top while rolls are warm.
Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs for easier mixing.
- Don’t overbake; cinnamon rolls are best soft and tender.
- Try mixing different cheeses or nuts in the filling for extra flavor.
Fun Fact
Cinnamon rolls are especially popular in Sweden, where they are called kanelbullar and traditionally enjoyed during Fika. ☕🍥
I can also provide a quick 1-hour cinnamon roll recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and beginner-friendly.
